arguable
pronunciation
How to pronounce arguable in British English:
UK [ˈɑ:gjuəbl]
How to pronounce arguable in American English:
US [ˈɑrgjuəbl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of being supported by argument
- open to argument or debate
Word Origin
- arguable (adj.)
- 1610s, from argue + -able.
Example
- 1. Whether she is the best person for the job is arguable .
- 2. It is arguable that he is the greatest composer today .
- 3. Three arguable points of law .
- 4. It is arguable that shakespeare was england 's greatest play wright .
- 5. It is arguable that giving too much detail may actually be confusing .